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American Music Awards’ 50th Anniversary Special: 8 Takeaways From a 2-Hour Crash Course in Pop Music History


American Music Awards' 50th Anniversary Special: 8 Takeaways From a 2-Hour Crash Course in Pop Music History

A clip montage of country artists who have appeared on the AMAs culminated in Kane Brown performing a relaxed version of Alan Jackson’s 2002 hit “Drive (For Daddy Gene),” which led into his own current smash “Miles on It.” A clip package collected show moments with such hip-hop stars as Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Missy Elliott, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, who had the best line when he told his mom “I guess all that music coming out of my bedroom paid off.” Among them: Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Janet Jackson, Madonna, P!nk, Gwen Stefani, Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Tina Turner and Lady Gaga.

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